Greeneville
Town in Greene County, Tennessee
Greeneville is a town in Greene County, Tennessee, with 15,479 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,519 ft (463 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tusculum, 4.2 miles E.
- 15,479residents (2020 Census)
- 1,519 ftelevation · 463 m
- 17.0 sq miland area · 44.0 km²
- 911 / sq mipopulation density
- 37616ZIP code
About Greeneville
Greeneville is an incorporated town in and the county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 15,479. The town was named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, and it is the second oldest town in Tennessee. It is the only town with this spelling in the United States, although there are numerous U.S. towns named Greenville. The town was the capital of the short-lived State of Franklin in the 18th-century history of East Tennessee.
Greeneville is known as the town where United States President Andrew Johnson began his political career when elected to be an alderman and transitioned from his trade as a tailor. He and his family lived there for most of his adult years. It was an area of strong abolitionist and Unionist views and yeoman farmers, an environment that influenced Johnson's outlook.
The Greeneville Historic District was established in 1974.
The U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class submarine USS Greeneville was named in honor of the town.
Greeneville is part of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region. Tusculum University, a private Christian university located in nearby Tusculum, has a Greeneville mailing address.
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Living in Greeneville
- Median household income
- $49,889
- Median home value
- $227,400
- Median rent
- $650/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Greeneville had 15,479 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,479 |
|---|---|
| Density | 911 per sq mi (352 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Greeneville at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 15,479 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.00 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1680° N, 82.8197° W |
| ZIP code | 37616 |
| Official website | greenevilletn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4730980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Greeneville
- Tusculum4.2 mi E
- Mosheim8.4 mi W
- Baileyton10.8 mi N
- Bulls Gap15.8 mi NW
- Telford16.3 mi E
- Parrottsville18.8 mi SW
- Hot Springs, NC19.0 mi S
- Rogersville19.5 mi NW
- Fall Branch20.3 mi NE
- Embreeville20.7 mi E
- Jonesborough21.1 mi NE
- Surgoinsville21.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Greeneville
What county is Greeneville in?
Greeneville is in Greene County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Greeneville, TN?
15,479 people lived in Greeneville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Greeneville, TN?
The ZIP code of Greeneville is 37616.
What is the elevation of Greeneville?
1,519 feet (463 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Greeneville?
Tusculum (4.2 mi), Mosheim (8.4 mi), Baileyton (10.8 mi), Bulls Gap (15.8 mi), Telford (16.3 mi).
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